Oulimnius latiusculus

(LeConte, 1866)

Oulimnius latiusculus is a of riffle beetle in the Elmidae, first described by LeConte in 1866. Riffle beetles are aquatic insects typically associated with flowing water . The species is known from North America, with records from Canada including New Brunswick and Newfoundland.

Aquatic dryopoid beetles (Coleoptera) of the United States (Page 41) BHL3286902 by Brown, Harley P.; Oceanography and Limnology Program (Smithsonian Institution); United States.. Used under a Public domain license.

Aquatic dryopoid beetles (Coleoptera) of the United States (Page 65) BHL3286863 by Brown, Harley P.; Oceanography and Limnology Program (Smithsonian Institution); United States.. Used under a Public domain license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Oulimnius latiusculus: /oʊˈlɪmniəs lætiˈʌskjələs/

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Habitat

Riffle beetles in the Oulimnius are associated with aquatic environments, particularly flowing water such as streams and rivers. The specific microhabitat preferences of O. latiusculus have not been documented.

Distribution

Recorded from North America. Canadian distribution includes New Brunswick and Newfoundland.

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Taxonomic Note

Originally described as Elmis latiuscula by LeConte in 1866, later transferred to the Oulimnius.